Method and apparatus for playing a gambling game

ABSTRACT

In a gambling game a collateral gambling game which can be won by players on at least one specific event occurring in the principal game, the collateral game being separate from the principal game but one when any of the possible winning events occur in the principal game, the payment to the player being calculated from the total value available for the game divided by the total number of players who bet on the specific winning event.  
     The game gives a possibility for a large number of players to share in the success of a single player who has successfully won the main game.  
     It may be used with various types of games including those using electronic gaming machines.

[0001] This invention relates to gaming and, in particular, to acollateral game to be played in association with a principal game.

[0002] Generally, I shall describe the invention in relation to Keno andfor convenience, I shall name the collateral game “Super Keno”.

[0003] In the game “Keno”, a player attempts to select a number ofwinning numbers out of a predetermined set of numbers and the gamenormally has a number of classes or divisions of prizes depending on thenumbers selected.

[0004] That is, the player can select a first group of numbers out of atotal group, say, 10 out of 80 and can then further select the number ofcorrect results when the winning numbers are selected from a relativelysmall number, say 4 of the 10 up to a high number, say the whole 10 of10.

[0005] Of course, the likelihood of success becomes less as thepercentage of the numbers required becomes higher and the rewards onwinning are generally higher the less the likelihood of success.

[0006] Keno is played in a number of different venues from individualcasinos, through a networked game across groups of venues, commonlyknown in Australia as Club Keno and also, in a general public game whichmay be played on a daily, weekly, or other basis and which is open toall players through a number of different outlets.

[0007] One seen problem with Keno is that it is an individual game and,generally, other players are not excited when there is a winner, exceptin the relatively unusual situation of winners of very high amounts.

[0008] It is the object of the present invention to provide a collateralgame where players may take a second entry when they are playing thegame, generally for a small additional investment and should theadditional entry be associated with the winning entry in a predeterminedway, then the holders of the entries in the collateral game, will sharea jackpot based on the payments made to the collateral game.

[0009] In its broadest sense, the invention includes in a gambling gamewhere there may be a number of events selected ones of which can lead toa winning result, a collateral game which can be entered by playersselecting at least one of the winnings result types characterized inthat where a or the selected result type is achieved, all players whohad selected that result type are paid a share of the available amountfor that result type which payment depends on the amount invested by theindividual player and the total amount invested by players in thecollateral game since there has last been a winning result of thatresult type.

[0010] The invention also includes in a gambling game where there may bea number of events one of which can lead to a winning result type, acollateral game which can be entered by players of the game in respectof selecting a parameter associated with the winning result typecharacterised in that on a winning result all players of the collateralgame which have selected the parameter associated with the result typeare paid a share of the available amount for that parameter of theresult type which payment depends on the amount invested by theindividual player and the total amount invested by players in thecollateral game since there has last been a winning result in which theparameter has been selected.

[0011] In order that the invention may be more readily understood, Ishall describe certain forms of the collateral game both as “SuperKeno”, that is the game associated with Keno, and as a machine basedgame and other applications.

[0012] Referring to the game “Super Keno” which is a collateral game toKeno, this game is designed to add excitement and interest for theplayers and to increase revenue for the house. The standard Keno gameremains unchanged and Super Keno is simple to play and in operation andadds a new dimension to Keno.

[0013] Super Keno is an additional bet operating in conjunction with theStandard Keno Game and involves the provision of an additional,independent, self funding Jackpot Pool activated, in this embodiment, byany player obtaining any winning nine out of nine entry (Standard Kenoticket) or other result as previously determined by the operator,({fraction (3/3)}→{fraction (10/10)} etc). Super Keno possesses thedesirable attribute of encouraging multi-game/multi-ticket play at noextra cost to the house although initial seeding is desirable. Seedingmoney can be returned to the house on an equitable basis over time.

[0014] The game can be played in a number of different ways and theoperating rules for the game are simple. Examples are set out hereunder.

Example 1

[0015] Multi-game play Single Jackpot/Division.

[0016] (Example for Super Keno {fraction (9/9)} Jackpot/Division).

[0017] A player wishing to enter Super Keno buys 5 (x-amount) standardKeno games (Eg: games 010-015; any desired standard Keno tickets may beplayed) and pays an additional, say, $1.00(y-amount) Super Keno fee.This $1.00 (y-amount) is added to the Super Keno {fraction(9/9)}Jackpot/Division (nine out of nine) and enters the player for say5 (x-amount) consecutive Keno games or such other number as determined.A “share” in the Super Keno {fraction (9/9)} Jackpot/Division is won byall players entered if any player playing standard {fraction (9/9)} Kenowins the major {fraction (9/9)} Jackpot/Division during the game(s) inwhich the Super Keno {fraction (9/9)} entries are valid.${{Super}\quad {Keno}\quad {9/9}\quad {share}} = \frac{\begin{matrix}{{{Total}\quad {''}}{Super}\quad {Keno}\quad {9/9}\quad {{Jackpot}/}} \\{{Division} - ( {{{House}\quad {Tax}} + {Seeding}} )}\end{matrix}}{\begin{matrix}{{Total}\quad {number}\quad {of}\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}\quad {9/9}} \\{{entrants}\quad {on}\quad {winning}\quad {of}} \\{{standard}\quad {9/9}\quad {Keno}\quad {Jackpot}}\end{matrix}}$

[0018] Thus if the total Super Keno {fraction (9/9)} Jackpot=$875,000.00and the “House+seeding”=$475,000.00 and 100 entrants are recorded forwinning game then ${\begin{matrix}{1\quad {share}\quad ( {Super} } \\{{Keno}\quad {9/9}}\end{matrix} = {\frac{875,{000 - 475},000}{100} = {\frac{400,000}{100} = {\$ 4}}}},000$

[0019] Therefore 1 Super Keno {fraction (9/9)} share=$4,000.00

[0020] * (Based on calculations shown in Example 5)

[0021] If there are a number of results which can lead to a Super Kenowin, then the general equation is: $\begin{matrix}{1\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}} \\{{x/x}\quad {Share}}\end{matrix} = \frac{\begin{matrix}{{{Total}\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}\quad {x/x}\quad {Jackpot}} - ( {House} } \\ {{tax} + {{Seeding}\quad {to}\quad {new}\quad {x/x}\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}\quad {Jackpot}}} )\end{matrix}}{\begin{matrix}{{Total}\quad {number}\quad {of}\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}\quad {entrants}\quad {when}} \\{{standard}\quad {x/x}\quad {Jackpot}\quad {is}\quad {won}}\end{matrix}}$

[0022] Thus for 100 Super Keno entrants recorded for the winning game({fraction (9/9)}) each would receive $4,000.00 each. The scenario wouldbe the following. One person wins the standard {fraction (9/9)} jackpot,say approximately $600,000 and at the same time 100 people win $4,000each, the value of one share in the Super Keno-{fraction (9/9)} Jackpot.It will be appreciated that this can lead to much greater excitementthan would be the case if there is only a single winner and can providegreat publicity for the house.

[0023] If required, the game could be played for any other result, suchas {fraction (3/3)}→{fraction (10/10)} as pre-determined and entriescould be made for Jackpot divisions relating to any successful result.

[0024] Operating Modes: (Super Keno can operate in a number of differentmodes).

[0025] 1. Single—Jackpot/Division: multi-game (already described—seeExample 1.)

[0026] 2. Single—Jackpot/Division: Single-game

[0027] 3. Multi—Jackpot/Division: Single-game

[0028] 4. Multi—Jackpot/Division: Multi-game

[0029] Super Keno can also operate with smaller Jackpots/Divisionsactivated by smaller standard Keno Jackpot/Divisions. ie. Results suchas:-

[0030] 1. 8 out of 8 ({fraction (8/8)})

[0031] 2. 7 out of 7 ({fraction (7/7)})

[0032] 3. 6 out of 6 ({fraction (6/6)})

[0033] 4. 5 out of 5 ({fraction (5/5)})

[0034] Super Keno can also be used -with probable larger Jackpots whichoccur in larger standard Keno Jackpots/Divisions ie. Results such as:-

[0035] 1. 10 out of 10 ({fraction (10/10)})

[0036] 2. 11 out of 11 ({fraction (11/11)})

[0037] For all Super Keno Jackpots/Divisions, a starter Jackpot(Seeding) may be desirable to ensure that even if there is an early winin the Keno game which would lead to a Super Keno payout. Although insome of the equations, we have shown the seeding being deducted, it maybe preferred to use a manner of repaying the seeding which impacts onwinners as little as possible, that is over time.

[0038] Whilst I have described Super Keno as being associated withplayers of the Keno game, it can, if required, also operate in anindependent mode where a standard Keno entry need not be purchased.

[0039] Referring to the operating modes set out above:

[0040] 1. Single Jackpot/Division—multi-game (see Example.1)

[0041] 2. Single Jackpot/Division—single-game.

Example 2

[0042] For Super Keno {fraction (7/7)} division.

[0043] A player wishing to enter “Super Keno {fraction (7/7)}” buys 1standard Keno game (eg game 115) and pays an additional $1.00 (y-amount)Super Keno {fraction (7/7)} fee. This $1.00 (y-amount) Super Keno fee isadded to the Super Keno {fraction (7/7)} Jackpot/Division. Any desiredstandard Keno ticket may be played, any amount of Super Keno {fraction(7/7)} shares may be purchased. A share in the Super Keno {fraction(7/7)} Jackpot/Division is won by the player if any player playingstandard {fraction (7/7)} Keno wins the full standard {fraction (7/7)}Keno division in game number 115.

[0044] 3. Multi Jackpot/Division: Single-game

Example 3

[0045] A player (Player A) wishing to enter Super Keno buy, 1 (x-amount)standard Keno game (Eg: game 115) and pays an additional Super Keno fee(y-amount) per required Super Keno Jackpot/Division as entered({fraction (3/3)}→{fraction (10/10)}. (Any standard Keno Division may beplayed,) The Super Keno Jackpot/Division fee(s) as entered are added tothe respective Super Keno Jackpot(s)/Division(s), The player maypurchase as many shares per division as required. If any player playingstandard Keno wins a full division in game number 115 and the fullstandard Keno Jackpot/Division ({fraction (3/3)}→{fraction (10/10)} etc)corresponds to a selected super Keno Jackpot/Division entered by playerA then Player A will receive 1 share of the respective Super KenoJackpot/Division as entered.

[0046] 4. Multi Jackpot/Division: multi game

Example 4

[0047] A player (player A) wishing to enter Super Keno buys 10(x-amount) standard Keno games (eg games 010-020) and pays an additionalSuper Keno fee (y-amount) per respective Super Keno Jackpot/Division asentered ({fraction (3/3)}→{fraction (10/10)} etc as desired). The SuperKeno Jackpot/Division fee(s) entered (by player A) are added to therespective Super Keno Jackpot/Division(s) . The player may purchase asmany shares per division as desired. If any player playing standard Kenowins a full division during the Super Keno games (010-020) paid for thePlayer A and the full standard Keno Jackpot/Division ({fraction(3/3)}→{fraction (10/10)} etc) corresponds to a selected Super KenoJackpot/Division (as entered by Player A) then Player A will receive 1share of the respective Super Keno Jackpot/Division entered.

[0048] Super Keno Calculations:

Example 5

[0049] Based on 125 standard Keno Games per, day. 100 people playingSuper Keno per 5 games (at $1.00 per 5 games). The Super KenoRevenue=100×25=$2,500 per day. After 350 Days Super KenoRevenue=$875,000. This is a very simple example of calculationsinvolved.

[0050] Super Keno Extra:

[0051] Super Keno: Extra is designed to allow players to enter all superKeno Jackpots/Divisions and play multiple (x-amount) standard Keno Gamesas required. (the Super Keno fee is distributed to all super KenoJackpots/Divisions).

[0052] A player wishing to enter “Super Keno: Extra” buys 20 (x-amount)standard Keno games (eg. games 010-030) and pays an additional amount$2.00 (y-amount) “Super Keno extra” fee. This $2.00 (y-amount) SuperKeno extra fee is distributed to all Super Keno Jackpots/Divisions{fraction (3/3)}→{fraction (10/10)} etc) as determined. On any winningSuper Keno Jackpot/Division ({fraction (3/3)}→{fraction (10/10)} etc),Super Keno players entered at the time of the win are paid theircalculated share amount. (Super Keno {fraction (x/x)} result isactivated by standard Keno {fraction (x/x)} result).

[0053] The calculation is: $\begin{matrix}{1\quad {Super}} \\{{Keno}\quad {share}}\end{matrix} = \frac{\begin{matrix}{{Total}\quad {amount}\quad {held}\quad {in}\quad {respective}\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}} \\{{{Jackpot}/{Division}}\quad {minus}\quad ( {{{House}\quad {Tax}} + {{Seeding}\quad {to}}} } \\ {{respective}\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}\quad {Jackpot}} )\end{matrix}}{\begin{matrix}\begin{matrix}{{Total}\quad {number}\quad {of}\quad {players}\quad ( {{Super}\quad {Keno}} } \\{{players}\quad {entered}\quad {in}\quad {the}\quad {winning}\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}}\end{matrix} \\{{{Jackpot}/{Division}}\quad {at}\quad {{result}.}}\end{matrix}}$

[0054] Super Keno: Players Choice

[0055] The provision whereas players may choose the Super KenoJackpot(s)/Division(s) they wish to enter.

[0056] A player wishing to enter “Super Keno: Players choice” buy, 5(x-amount) standard Keno games (eg. games 010-015) and pays anadditional $1.00 (y-amount) “Super Keno: Players Choice” Fee. This feeis added to the respective Super Keno Jackpot(s)/Division(s) as entered.On a division winning Super Keno Players entered are paid theircalculated share amount. (Super Keno {fraction (x/x)} success isactivated by a standard Keno {fraction (x/x)} win).

[0057] Calculated thus:- $\begin{matrix}{1\quad {Super}} \\{{Keno}\quad {share}}\end{matrix} = \frac{\begin{matrix}\begin{matrix}{{Total}\quad {amount}\quad {held}\quad {in}\quad {respective}\quad {winning}\quad {Super}} \\{{Keno}\quad {{Jackpot}/{Division}}\quad {minus}\quad ( {{{House}\quad {Tax}} +}\quad }\end{matrix} \\{ {{Seeding}\quad {to}\quad {respective}\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}\quad {Jackpot}} )\quad}\end{matrix}}{\begin{matrix}\begin{matrix}{{Total}\quad {number}\quad {of}\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}\quad {extra}\quad {players}} \\{{entered}\quad {in}\quad {respective}\quad {winning}\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}}\end{matrix} \\{{{Jackpot}/{Division}}\quad {at}\quad {result}}\end{matrix}}$

[0058] Player Information Display

[0059] Display units, which may be computer operated, are desirable toallow Super Keno Players to observe the following information.

[0060] 1. Indication to players that a Super Keno Jackpot/Division hasbeen achieved. This occurs when standard Keno Jackpot/Division) occurs.An audible indicator may also be used.

[0061] 2. The respective winning Super Keno Jackpot/Division ({fraction(3/3)}→{fraction (10/10)} etc).

[0062] 3. The winning game number (eg. game 015)

[0063] 4. The total available winning Super Keno Jackpot/Division (Cashamount). (Total available winning Super Keno Jackpot=Total Jackpot minus(House Tax+Seeding)

[0064] 5. The total number of shares purchased for winning Super KenoGame.

[0065] 6. The cash value amount of each share.

[0066] 7. The last Jackpot details may also be displayed (or Togglebetween screens during quiescent times)

[0067] 8. The winning standard Keno numbers (if desired)

[0068] One particular display screen could take the form:

[0069] Super Keno

[0070] WIN WIN WIN WIN

[0071] Winning Super Keno Jackpot/Division {fraction (7/7)}

[0072] Total {fraction (7/7)} Jackpot=$50,000.00

[0073] Game Number: 015

[0074] Winning {fraction (7/7)} Shares purchased: 100

[0075] 1 Share=$500.00

[0076] Winning numbers: 5, 9, 15, 33, 34, 42, 79

[0077] Super Keno

[0078] If required, the information could be displayed in order withpauses between each display.

[0079] If required, a separate display unit can display all Super KenoJackpots/Divisions in cash amounts.

Super Keno Jackpots

[0080] Jackpot/Division Jackpot {fraction (3/3)} $100.05 {fraction(4/4)} $715.65 {fraction (5/5)} $1,512.75 {fraction (6/8)} $4,728.09{fraction (7/7)} $8,652.10 {fraction (8/8)} $14,720.50 {fraction (9/9)}$400,000.00 {fraction (10/10)} $1,200,000.00 Present Game Number 055

[0081] Super Keno Entry Fee (Registration Fee)

[0082] Any satisfactory means of entry to Super Keno can be used, Theentry fee can be charged as either a cash or credit amount. 1 Super Keno{fraction (x/x)} share=1 credit. It is envisaged that upon payment ofthe fee for Super Keno the following information will be printed oneither:

[0083] 1. Existing Keno ticket; or

[0084] 2. A Super Keno ticket.

[0085] 1. The game number(s) paid for;

[0086] 2. The Super Keno Jackpot(s)/Division(s) as entered;

[0087] 3. The cost per share per Jackpot/Division;

[0088] 4. The number of shares purchased per Jackpot/Division;

[0089] 5. The name of the staff member operating the Super Keno (orotherwise) machine;

[0090] 6. The number of Standard Keno Games purchased (Game number(s).

[0091] Super Keno; Payouts

[0092] Upon receipt of a winning Super Keno ticket {fraction (x/x)}Jackpot/Division) the Super Keno staff operator will pay the winningSuper Keno player the required cash amount (or cheque) based on thenumber of shares purchased for the winning game, and the value of thewinning share (as calculated).

[0093] Super Keno: Computer Software

[0094] The software required to operate Super Keno will need to be ableto perform many tasks. The Super Keno software may be included withstandard Keno on the standard system with Super Keno information printedon the standard Keno tickets if desired, or; if required, the Super Kenosoftware may operate independently on a separate computer system withthe Super Keno information printed on separate super Keno tickets.

[0095] The tasks required to be performed by the Super Keno Software areas follows:

[0096] 1. Accept and record all Super Keno wagers;

[0097] 2. Place all fees in respective Super Keno; Jackpots/Divisions(minus House Tax plus seeding);

[0098] 3. Be able to recognise a standard Keno result. Thus the softwareneeds to be actively linked to the Standard Keno system to do this.

[0099] 4. Record and store all information relating to wagers, payouts,tickets;

[0100] 5. Calculate all share payouts;

[0101] 6. Payout on stored information (Late ticket claims);

[0102] 7. Print all required Super Keno information on tickets;

[0103] 8. Operate all display units;

[0104] 9. Store Facility: The computer must have memory sufficient tostore the results of each share purchased and this information must beaccessible for some time after which it must be able to be archived.This is required for players who purchase large numbers of games at atime (eg games 010-090) and decide to check for winning results at alater time.

[0105] 10. Provide all Financial/Statistical information regarding SuperKeno wagers to a management report.

[0106] 11. Operate in a Linked System (Super Keno) where desired.

[0107] (see Super Keno: Multi-linking).

[0108] Super Keno: Multi-linked

[0109] It may be that casinos operating Super Keno may wish to link-uptheir Super Keno Jackpot amounts to provide larger Jackpots and moreregular results. To do this it is necessary to operate all Keno(Standard) games at the same speed for all participating Casinos. AllSuper Keno information is to be displayed on display units per eachparticipating casino. Exactly the same mode of operation will be usedexcept it will be on a larger scale.

[0110]FIG. 1 shows a block diagram of a standard Super Keno arrangementfor a single operation and FIG. 2 shows a multi-linked arrangement.

[0111] Super Keno: Maths Equations

[0112] Mathematical equations for examples 2, 3 and 4.

[0113] Example Math Equation 2Operating  mode  2  Single  Jackpot/Division − single  game  mode$\begin{matrix}{1\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}} \\{{7/7}\quad {share}}\end{matrix} = \frac{\begin{matrix}{{Total}\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}\quad {7/7}\quad {{Jackpot}/}} \\{{Division} - ( {{{House}\quad {Tax}} + {Seeding}} )}\end{matrix}}{\begin{matrix}{{Total}\quad {number}\quad {of}\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}\quad {7/7}} \\{{entrants}\quad {at}\quad {winning}\quad ( {{in}\quad {game}\quad 115} )} \\{{of}\quad {standard}\quad {Keno}\quad {7/7}\quad {Jackpot}}\end{matrix}}$

[0114] Example Math Equation 3Operating  mode  3  Multi-Jackpot(s)/Division(s) : Single-Game$\begin{matrix}{1\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}} \\{{x/x}\quad {share}}\end{matrix} = \frac{\begin{matrix}{{Total}\quad {respective}\quad {winning}\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}\quad {{Jackpot}/}} \\{{Division}\quad ( {x/x} )\quad ( {{{minus}\quad {House}\quad {Tax}} + {Seeding}} )}\end{matrix}}{\begin{matrix}\begin{matrix}{{Total}\quad {number}\quad {of}\quad {respective}\quad ( {x/x} )} \\{{Super}\quad {Keno}\quad {winning}\quad {entrants}\quad {at}\quad {the}\quad {time}}\end{matrix} \\{{of}\quad {Standard}\quad ( {x/x} )\quad {Keno}} \\{{{Jackpot}/{Division}}\quad {result}\quad ( {{Game}\quad 115} )}\end{matrix}}$

[0115] Example Math Equation 4Operating  mode  4  Multi-Jackpot(s)/Division(s) : Multi-game$\begin{matrix}{1\quad {Super}\quad {Keno}} \\{{x/x}\quad {share}}\end{matrix} = \frac{\begin{matrix}{{Total}\quad {respective}\quad {winning}\quad {Super}} \\{{Keno}\quad {{Jackpot}/{Division}}\quad ( {x/x} )} \\( {{{minus}\quad {House}\quad {Tax}} + {Seeding}} )\end{matrix}}{\begin{matrix}{{Total}\quad {number}\quad {of}\quad {respective}\quad {Super}} \\{\quad {{Keno}\quad {winning}\quad {entrants}\quad {at}\quad {the}\quad {time}}} \\{{of}\quad {Standard}\quad {respective}\quad {Keno}} \\{{{Jackpot}/{Division}}\quad {result}\quad ( {x/x} )}\end{matrix}}$

[0116] Super Keno: Machine Play

Example

[0117] For Super Keno when applied to personal Keno machines operatingwith a Game Controller. All machines operating at the same gamespeed—same game begin time and end time, the same number results willapple to each machine within the link-up of machines as controlled bythe Game Controller.

[0118] Example of Play

[0119] (1 Bank of 10 machines multi-linked by a Game Controller)

[0120] A player approaches a linked bank of Keno machines and observesthat Super Keno is being offered. Super Keno Jackpots are offered forSuper Keno Jackpot(s)/Division(s) of [({fraction (4/4)}→{fraction(10/10)} etc)=({fraction (x/x)}→{fraction (y/y)} etc): four out of fourJackpot/Division to ten out of ten Jackpot/Division: SuperKeno]{fraction (4/4)}→{fraction (10/10)} etc ({fraction (x/x)}→{fraction(y/y)} etc). Each machine has an assortment of buttons allowing entry toany desired Super Keno Jackpot/Division. One possible arrangement isillustrated in FIG. 3.

[0121] To play the player deposits “x”-amount of coins (or credit card)into the machine. The player then selects a desired super KenoJackpot(s)/Division(s), (Say {fraction (7/7)}) and allots 1 CREDIT(x-amount) to same, (1 CREDIT entry to Super Keno {fraction (7/7)}). Theplayer then selects the standard Keno Division ({fraction (1/1)}{fraction (10/10)} etc) as desired and the standard Keno number(s) asdesired. From the time indicated on the Digital Clock counter the playercan see there is about 5 seconds remaining until the next Keno Gamebegins. The player then watches the drawn game. After the results areknown the machine completes all relevant payouts and is ready to acceptnew wagers/instructions.

[0122] Super Keno: Machine Play

[0123] (Personal Keno Machine—Personal Gaming Keno Machines)

[0124] Example for Super Keno when applied to personal machine use Kenooperating with no Game speed controller, that is all machines operatingat their own rate and independently draw numbers.

[0125] Example of Play

[0126] (1 bank of 10 machines—no game controller)

[0127] Say Super Keno Jackpots/Divisions are offered for {fraction(3/3)}-{fraction (10/10)} etc. Each machine has an assortment of buttonsallowing entry to any desired Super Keno Jackpot/Division.

[0128] The player deposits “x”-amount of coins (or credits from creditcard) into the machine. The player then selects a desired Super KenoJackpot(s)/Division(s) (say {fraction (7/7)}) and allots 1 CREDIT(x-amount) to same. (1 credit=1 share for Super Keno {fraction (7/7)})The player notices that as soon as the Super Keno Jackpot(s)/Division(s)have been paid for, a Digital Clock lights up and becomes operational(counts backwards) as soon as normal standard play begins. The playerthen selects the standard Keno Division ({fraction (1/1)}- {fraction(10/10)} etc) as desired and the standard Keno number(s) as desired. Assoon as the player pushes the “deal” (start) button s/he is entered inSuper Keno. This can be indicated by the digital clock counter beginningto count backwards. As soon as the “deal” (number drawn) is completedthe digital clock counter freezes showing time remaining for Super Kenoentry, a predetermined amount of time is given, The machine “un-freezes”as soon as normal Keno play continues. The player is entered for 1 share(x-amount) and this 1 share enters the player for “y”-amount of timeallowed. If any player playing in the bank of Keno machines wins astandard Keno Division ({fraction (3/3)}-{fraction (10/10)})corresponding to a Super Keno Jackpot/Division (say {fraction (7/7)}) asentered by the player, and this occurs while the player is entered forSuper Keno, that is the player's machine was operational “dealing” atthe time of the standard {fraction (7/7)} result, then the player willreceive 1 shares worth of the total available {fraction (7/7)} SuperKeno Jackpot/Division. The amount won is displayed on the machine. Afterthe results are known the machine completes all relevant payout(s) andis ready to accept new wagers/instructions.

[0129] Summary of Super Keno when used with Keno machines (personal)with no game speed control.

[0130] 1. Upon payment for super Keno share(s) a clock counter (TIMER)displays “x”-amount of time.

[0131] 2. Upon the game start (player pushes “deal” button) the playeris entered for Super Keno. (Indicated by moving clock counter)

[0132] 3. After the deal has finish (1 game) the clock (counter) Freezes

[0133] 4. If there is time remaining on counter the clock (counter) unfreezes again (showing entry to Super Keno) at the restart of play

[0134] 5. The share(s) payment allows the machine to allot “x-amount” oftime for Super Keno registration (Eg. 30 seconds).

[0135] 6. The player will win 1 shares worth of respective Super KenoJackpot if the clock counter on the machine is operational (movingbackwards) at the time of the result.

[0136] 7. All machines in the bank can detect a standard Keno result andcan instantly relay this information (winning standard Division) to allmachines in the link-up.

[0137] Super Keno: Additional Notes

[0138] Proportion Bets:

[0139] Super Keno can allow for the provision of proportion bets. i.e. Aplayer many wish to bet on proportions of the full result for anydesired Jackpot/Division.

[0140] In order to do this, the player places a wager in the hope thatany player will win a ⅞ or {fraction (8/9)} or {fraction (9/10)} etc (asselected) during the game(s) for which the player is entered and whichare results which will win a prize for the Keno player.

[0141] This proportions allowed:-

[0142] =⅘,⅚, {fraction (5/7)}, {fraction (6/7)}, ⅝, {fraction (6/8)}, ⅞,{fraction (6/9)}, {fraction (7/9)}, {fraction (8/9)}, {fraction (6/10)},{fraction (7/10)}, {fraction (8/10)}, etc.

[0143] Player may purchase as many shares per Jackpot/Division asdesired.

[0144] The Golden Rule may be applied 1 CREDIT=1 share.

[0145] Winners Keno

[0146] An addition to the standard game “Winners Keno” allows players toselect the number of winners per desired standard Keno Division({fraction (1/1)}-{fraction (4/4)} etc).

[0147] Player must select how many winning results (full division) willoccur per selected standard Keno division per game(s). Players may wageron a single or multi-game basis. That is player s may select the amountof full winning results for any single Keno Division for 1 game (1standard Keno game) or; multi-game; Players may select the amount offull winning results for any single Keno Division (as desired) for agroup of games. Multiple divisions (winners Keno Division {fraction(1/1)}-{fraction (4/4)} etc) may be played on a single game basis ormultiple using the concept the players may;

[0148] 1. Place their “Winners” wager (x-amount) only and not berequired to purchase extra normal Keno tickets, or;

[0149] 2. Purchase “x” amount of normal Keno tickets and pay anadditional fee of x-amount for the “winners” wagers; (or both).

[0150] Number of Winners Bet

[0151] “Winners” Keno is designed to allow players to bet on the numberof winners (full standard Keno results—{fraction (1/1)}-{fraction (4/4)}etc) per selected winners Keno Jackpot/Division {fraction(1/1)}-{fraction (4/4)} etc) per selected Keno game or group of selectedKeno games. The players may bet on how many 1 out of 1's, or 2 out of2's, or 3 out of 3's etc will result for game “x” (or multiple games) ofstandard Keno.

[0152] Proportion Bets

[0153] “Winners” Keno can also permit the use of proportion bets asdescribed earlier herein in relation to Super Keno. In this, players maywish to bet on proportions of the total result for any desired Divisionwhich will still lead to a winning result to the Keno player. (Playersselect how many, say ⅘ or ¾ results will occur in any game or group ofgames.)

[0154] Zero Bet

[0155] There may be provided a bet against their being any result whichleads to a jackpot being held by a player of the Keno game.

[0156] Wagers:

[0157] A wager is placed at the beginning of any standard Keno Game orgroup of games. Depending on the situation required the player may berequired to purchase a required number of standard Keno tickets in orderto play winners Keno. That is Winners Keno Fee+Standard Keno ticketsFee. After the results are known, and if a payout is in order, theplayer will win a payout based on

[0158] 1. A share of the respective “winners” Keno Jackpot as entered,or;

[0159] 2. A payout based on calculated set odds.

[0160] The wager is used to either finance a “Jackpot Base” for winnersKeno, or used to help finance set odds payouts (or devised payouts) forwinners Keno. A player may register a “winners” Keno wager, which isindependently recorded and placed in the respective “winners” KenoJackpot/Division as entered by the player. The player must estimate howmany prizes (full winning standard Keno results) will be awarded towinning players correctly selecting a desired Keno Division {fraction(1/1)}-{fraction (x/y)}) per “x” number of game(s) played. So if aplayer believes that “fix_(y)” winning results will occur per “x” numberof game(s) for the division of 3 out of 3, the situation would be thus:

[0161] Example 1 Single game: Single Jackpot/Division

[0162] A player places a wager “x” amount on “Winners Keno” Division 3only (3 out of 3). The player believes that for one game only “x_(y)”number of full winning results will occur in that one game (for division{fraction (3/3)} only). So if “x_(y)”=9 (nine) and 9 full results arewon by other Keno players (not necessarily entered in “Winners Keno”)for division {fraction (3/3)} for that game then the player(s) enteredinto Winners Keno {fraction (3/3)} for that game wins a share of thetotal available Winners Keno {fraction (3/3)} Jackpot.

[0163] The same scenario apples to all Winners Keno Jackpot/Divisions.Winners Keno can be used in any desired game/division format. i.e.Formats for Winners Keno 1) Single Game: Single Divisions/Jackpot(Example 1), 2) Multiple game: Multiple Jackpot(s)/Divisions, 3) singlegame: Multiple Jackpots/Divisions, or 4) Multiple games: SingleJackpot/Division

[0164] Example 4 Multi-game: Single Jackpot/Division.

[0165] A player places a wager “x” amount (winners Keno wager) onWinners Keno {fraction (3/3)} division only (3 out of 3). The playerbelieves for “y” number of standard games “q” number of full winning{fraction (3/3)} results will occur in the “y” games. So if “q”=27(number selected by player) and 27 (twenty seven) full winning {fraction(3/3)} results do occur within the total number of “y” games enteredfor, then the player(s) who have correctly selected 27 winners for{fraction (3/3)} Winners Keno win a share (based on number of sharesbought) of the total available {fraction (3/3)} winners Keno Jackpot.

[0166] Example 3 Single game: Multi Jackpots/Divisions

[0167] A player places a Winner Keno wager of “x” amount on a selectionof Winners Keno Jackpots (say {fraction (1/1)}→{fraction (3/3)})for 1game only, the fee is distributed to all respective winners KenoJackpots. The player then pays an additional fee to enter Standard Kenoas required and selects the number of winners per respective WinnersKeno Jackpot/Division as desired. If the player correctly selects thenumber of winners for a respective Winners Keno Jackpot/Division in theparticular game then the Player wins his share of the availableJackpots.

[0168] Winners Keno—Entry Fee

[0169] Preferably, on payment of the fee for Winners Keno the followinginformation will be printed on either 1) Existing Keno ticker, or 2) AWinners Keno ticket.

[0170] 1. The game number(s) paid for;

[0171] 2. The Winners Keno Jackpots as entered ({fraction(1/1)}→{fraction (4/4)} etc);

[0172] 3. The cost per share (fee paid) per Jackpot/Division;

[0173] 4. The number of required Standard Keno games purchased.

[0174] Winners Keno—Payouts

[0175] Upon receipt of winning winners Keno ticket the “Winners Keno”staff operator will pay the Winners Keno player the required cash amount(or cheque) based on the number of shares purchased for the winninggame, and the value of the share(s) as calculated.

[0176] Winners Keno Computer Software

[0177] The software required to operate Winners Keno will need to beable to perform many tasks, which are basically those previouslydiscussed in relation to Super Keno earlier herein and will not be againdiscussed.

[0178] Player Information Display

[0179] Possible display units for Super Keno were discussed earlierherein and, in general terms the displays for Winners Keno can besimilar and will not be further described.

[0180] Winners Keno: Multi linked

[0181] It is envisaged that casinos operating winners Keno may wish tolink-up their Winners Keno Jackpot amounts. Such a linkage was describedearlier herein in relation to Super Keno and will not be furtherdescribed.

[0182] Winners Keno; Personal Gaming machines.

[0183] The use of personal gaming machines with Super Keno was describedearlier herein, the same bases can be used in respect of Winners Keno.

[0184] Winners Keno: Machine Play

[0185] This was discussed in relation to Super Keno and the same generalconditions apply.

[0186] Winners Keno Proportion Bets

[0187] This concept was discussed in relation to Super Keno and the samerequirements apply.

[0188] General Analysis and Additional Applications

[0189] Super Keno (wager on any winning division) and Winners Keno(wager on the number of winners per respective Jackpot/Division) areboth applications of the general collateral concept of the invention.

[0190] In general terms, this concept operates in two modes:

[0191] MODE 1 Operation is described in Super Keno: Players must wageron a selected Jackpot/Division to be won by any standard game player ina selected game. Usually Mode 1 is used on progressive Jackpots only.

[0192] MODE 2 Operation is described on the number of winner perrespective Standard Game Jackpot/Division. Mode 2 can be used on nonprogressive and progressive Jackpots. Non progressive jackpots can betermed Revenue Based Jackpots.

[0193] These two modes of operation allow the concept to be applied to awide variety of pre established games as well as Keno.

[0194] The concept is an independently funded Jackpot pool (nonprogressive where desired for Mode 2 operating in conjunction with theStandard game and is activated by:

[0195] MODE 1 The results of any standard game Jackpot(s)/Division(s) inany selected Standard game (any Standard game player may win theStandard game Jackpot/Division.) Thus for Mode 1 the Jackpot/Division isactivated by any player playing the Standard game, winning the fullStandard Jackpot/Division which corresponds to the collateraljackpot/Division as entered by the players(s).

[0196] MODE 2 The collateral Jackpot/Division is achieved by any playercorrectly selecting the number of Standard game winners in a selectedJackpot/Division corresponding to the collateral Jackpot/Division asentered.

[0197] For each Mode 1 and 2

[0198] Fee The fee paid to enter the collateral game is placed in theappropriate Jackpot/Division as entered.

[0199] Payout The payout paid to collateral game players is calculatedas a share amount based on 1) the number of shares purchased by theplayer, 2) the total number of winning shares for respectiveJackpot/Division, 3) the total available appropriate Jackpot as entered.

[0200] Application of the concept to lotto type games.

[0201] This related to any lottery draw having a major Jackpot withsmaller divisional prizes (stepped prizes). In most cases the lotteriesoperate by drawing “x” numbers out of a maximum possible numbers “y”.This scenario is to be used for this example, 6 out of 45. Nowremembering that:

[0202] Mode 1 Players select a desired jackpot/Division to be won by anyplayer playing the standard game.

[0203] Mode 2 Players select the number of winners per division offeredfor any given game.

[0204] Mode 1 Example

[0205] A player A buys 1 share “x” in the collateral game to TattslottoDivision 1 for a game. The player A hopes that any player playing themain game will achieve the main prize thus activating the collateralgame Division 1 Jackpot for the game. If so, the player wins the shareamount calculated as previously set out.

[0206] Mode 2 Example

[0207] A Player A buys 1 share (x) for the collateral TattslottoDivision 3 jackpot. The player makes an estimate there will be fivehundred winning tickets of Division 3. If this does occur, then theplayer wins and his prize share of the jackpot will be the totalavailable jackpot divided by the number of players who estimated thatthere would be the correct number of winners.

[0208] This example for Tattslotto can be applied to Football Pools andSoccer Pools.

[0209] The concept can be applied to Mega Bucks, Poker Machines andLink-ups; that is any electronically linked up gaming machines having aJackpot (progressive) as well as a Standard payout.

[0210] Operation For Machine Application

[0211] Mode 1 Operation

[0212] Players wishing to play the collateral game are charged a feewhich is added to the respective Jackpot as entered. The fee=1 credit (xamount) and buys the player 1 share (x) in the Jackpot. Any number ofshares may be purchased. This fee lasts the player for, say, “y” amountof time and this time may be indicated on a digital or analogue clocktimer display. The machine may offer a selection of buttons or the likeallowing entry to the offered Jackpot/Divisions and to the number ofshares required to be purchased by player per Jackpot. The total amountof time is indicated on the clock counter as soon as the required fee isentered by the player into the machine.

[0213] The clock counter display begins to count backwards in. seconds(x second intervals) as soon as standard play begins (player pushesstandard “deal” button). Players pay usual fee(s) for standard play.

[0214] As soon as standard play stops (pauses between games) the clockcounter freezes and indicated the time remaining. An indicator light maybe activated when the clock counter enters “freeze” mode. Thisilluminated light allows the player to know that the time remaining isfrozen. When standard play resumes the indicator light goes out and, ifrequired another light becomes illuminated to show re-entry to theJackpot as entered.

[0215] The Jackpot(s) are fully displayed as the available Jackpot(total respective Jackpot−house tax+seeding) to all players. The mainJackpot display for the bank of machines in the link could be locatednear the standard linked Jackpot display and on all Personal GamingMachines in the link.

[0216] If any player playing the Bank of linked machines wins thestandard game main Jackpot and the collateral Jackpot is activated whilethe player is entered then the player wins his/her purchased sharesworth of the available collateral Jackpot.

[0217] If desired by an operator an additional fee for time allowed maybe charged. This would allow players to select the amount. of timerequired and to pay for this. The fee would be added to the respectiveJackpot as entered.

[0218] The collateral game when applied to games such as: Mega Bucks,Poker Machines and Link-ups.

[0219] The game can be played with any linked-up electronic gamingmachines having a progressive jackpot as well as standard payouts.

[0220] Example of Machine Play.

[0221] Mode 1 operation

[0222] Where a collateral Jackpot is being offered, the collateral gameoperates in conjunction with the standard main game progressive Jackpotand is activated by this. That is, any player playing the bank ofinterlinked machines who wins the main Jackpot (standard game)automatically activates the collateral Jackpot, and all players who areentered into the collateral game will receive a share of the collateralJackpot.

[0223] The Jackpot is preferably displayed on a large visual displayunit at the top or near the bank of machines or alongside or togetherwith the display of the current Standard Jackpot.

[0224] Upon deciding to play player A deposits “x” amount of coins (orcredit) into a desired machine. The machine displays the inputtedcredits. The player then selects the collateral Jackpot he/she wishes toenter and selects the number of shares he/she wishes to purchase(possible 1 credit=1 share).

[0225] If desired by the operator players may be charged an additionalfee for time entered in the collateral Jackpot thus allowing players toselect the time they wish to be entered. This additional fee is added tothe respective collateral Jackpot as entered by the player.

[0226] Upon selection and payment for the collateral Jackpot/Divisionand the number of shares required, a clock counter will indicate thetime available for a win in the main Jackpot to provide a win in thecollateral Jackpot.

[0227] The player the begins standard game play. As soon as this isinitiated the clock counter begins to count backwards.

[0228] As soon as standard play is paused (between games) the clockcounter freezes and a non entry light may become illuminated thusindicating to the player that he/she is not entered in the collateralJackpot because the machine is not in operation mode. Upon start of playagain the clock counter unfreezes and again begins to count backwards.An entry light may become illuminated to indicate this. Once the timehas expired the player is no longer entered in the collateral game.

[0229] If any player playing the standard game within the bank ofmachines wins the standard main Jackpot while the player is entered inthe collateral Jackpot then the player wins his/her shares worth of theavailable collateral Jackpot as displayed.

[0230] Bingo

[0231] Mode 2 Operation

[0232] Players select the number of balls drawn required to activate aBingo.

[0233] As an additional application the collateral game can be appliedto Bingo on a Mode 2 basis.

[0234] Example of Play

[0235] Before any given game begins player A buys 1 share (x amount) inthe collateral Bingo Jackpot. The player then selects the number ofballs drawn for a required Bingo result. This fee (1 share purchased. bythe player) is added to the Revenue Base for the game. The player hasselected that (say) 23 numbers will be drawn for a Bingo to be achievedin the game. On Bingo, a full card, if 23 numbers have been selected inthe game then the player and any entered collateral players who haveselected 23 numbers to be drawn for a result will share the value of theBingo Total Revenue Base—(house tax×seeding if required) held for thegame.

I claim
 1. In a gambling game where there may be a number of events oneof which can lead to a winning result type, a collateral game which canbe entered by players of the game in respect of selecting the winningresult type characterized in that on a winning result all players of thecollateral game which have selected the result type are paid a share ofthe available amount for that result type which payment depends on theamount invested by the individual player and the total amount investedby players in the collateral game since there has last been a winningresult of that result type.
 2. In a gambling game where there may be anumber of events selected ones of which can lead to a winning result, acollateral game which can be entered by players selecting at least oneof the winnings result types characterized in that where a or theselected result type is achieved, all players who had selected thatresult type are paid a share of the available amount for that resulttype which payment depends on the amount invested by the individualplayer and the total amount invested by players in the collateral gamesince there has last been a winning result of that result type.
 3. Agambling game as claimed in either claim 1 or claim 2 wherein theplayers in the collateral game make a payment to select the or eachselected result types.
 4. A gambling game as claimed in claim 3 whereinthe total amount invested for the or each winning result is adjusted bysubtracting a house hold prior to making the division by the number ofplayers in the game who had selected the result type.
 5. A gambling gameas claimed in claim 4 wherein a seeding amount is provided for thepayment(s) for the collateral game and if the hold for the collateralgame is greater than the seeding amount, when there is a winning event,then at least part of the excess is carried forward for a later playand, if necessary, an amount to make up the seeding amount is added tothe pool in the later play.
 6. A gambling game as claimed in claim 5wherein part of the hold is used to repay seeding money which has beenprovided.
 7. A gambling game as claimed in any preceding claim whereinthe game is Keno and wherein the collateral game is based on theselection of a divisional prize to be won in the game.
 8. A gamblinggame as claimed in claim 6 wherein there can be a number of separatejackpots for the collateral game each relating to a separate division ofthe Keno game which jackpots can selectively be entered by the playersof the collateral game so that if there is a winning result in the game,the jackpot for the specific division in which the winning result lienis divided between those players of the collateral game who haveselected the particular division.
 9. In a gambling game where there maybe a number of events one of which can lead to a winning result type, acollateral game which can be entered by players of the game in respectof selecting a parameter associated with the winning result typecharacterized in that on a winning result all players of the collateralgame which have selected the parameter associated with the result typeare paid a share of the available amount for that parameter of theresult type which payment depends on the amount invested by theindividual player and the total amount invested by players in thecollateral game since there has last been a winning result in which theparameter has been selected,
 10. A game as claimed in claim 9 whereinthe parameter is the number of players of the game who have won theparticular result type.
 11. A game as claimed in claim 9 wherein thegame is a “Bingo” type game and wherein the parameter is the number ofsymbols used before there is a winner of the game.
 12. A game as claimedin any preceding claim wherein the game and the collateral game areprovided on an electronic gaming machine.
 13. A game as claimed in claim11 wherein the collateral game is linked across a number of electronicgaming machines and a successful result of the collateral game isachieved on any one of the linked machines having a result which willprovide a result which would provide a winning result in the collateralgame.
 14. A game as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the entryinto the collateral game is based on a number of discrete plays of thegame.
 15. A game as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 13 wherein theentry into the collateral game is time based and can lead to an winningentry on any play of the game which occurs during that time.